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Pylaes' Sphagnum

Sphagnum pylaesii

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Pylaes' Sphagnum faces severe decline due to habitat destruction from peat extraction and bog drainage across its European range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that disrupt the delicate water balance essential for sphagnum bog ecosystems. Agricultural conversion and forestry activities have eliminated many suitable wetland sites, while atmospheric nitrogen deposition from industrial sources degrades remaining bog habitats by promoting competitive plant species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pylaes' Sphagnum occurs in acidic sphagnum bogs, wet heathlands, and oligotrophic mires across northern and central Europe. This moss species requires consistently waterlogged, nutrient-poor conditions with low pH levels typical of pristine bog ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pylaes' Sphagnum classified as Endangered?
Pylaes' Sphagnum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Pylaes' Sphagnum faces severe decline due to habitat destruction from peat extraction and bog drainage across its European range. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that disrupt the delicate water balance essential for sphagnum bog ecosystems. Agricultural conversion and forestry activities have eliminated many suitable wetland sites, while atmospheric nitrogen deposition from industrial sources degrades remaining bog habitats by promoting competitive plant species.
Where does Pylaes' Sphagnum live?
Pylaes' Sphagnum occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pylaes' Sphagnum?
The main threats to Pylaes' Sphagnum are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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